In rare cases, dishwasher tabs can provoke allergic and/or irritant reactions due to the ingredients they contain, such as preservatives, fragrances or alcohol-based additives. Scientific tests can demonstrate that they are not likely to cause side effects, as with our […]
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The formation of mould in the home or at the workplace is the most important indoor pollutant problem affecting the population, judging by the number of enquiries received by health authorities and consumer centres nationwide. According to the WHO […]
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Sustainable, innovative, and allergy-friendly: With the SQUARE 1 office campus in Berlin-Adlershof, BAUWERT AG is setting new standards for future-oriented building concepts with sustainability factor. After extensive testing for allergy-friendliness of all outdoor areas and indoor spaces, the office campus […]
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Allergens are proteins which most commonly originate from pollen in the air. But also in dust mites, their excrements or even in animal hair. So far, eight different allergens have been found in cats. Of these, Fel d 1 (Felis […]
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According to a standardised market research survey, there were over 15 million cats in Germany in 2021. As the number of cats in German households continues to rise, so does sensitisation to them – in both children and adults . […]
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When it comes to building materials, it all depends on how the products are processed. That is why they need to be considered differently than, for example, cosmetics, detergents, or cleaning agents, because allergies can already be triggered in the […]
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Hay fever has become the most common form of allergy in Germany. There are several factors that impact this pollen allergy. For example, the amount of pollen in the air, the duration of the pollen season in general and also […]
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Vegan diets are currently attracting a great deal of attention. The decision to follow a vegan diet can have various reasons. However, avoiding animal-based foods restricts the diet and is associated with risks such as deficiencies of certain nutrients, especially […]
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In Germany, almost one in seven adults suffers from a medically diagnosed allergy, with pollen being one of the most common triggers. A simple but effective treatment for pollen allergies is to reduce or avoid allergen contact. The pollen forecast […]
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It has almost come to the point where the time when the first pollen of the new pollen season appears overlaps with the time when the last pollen of the previous pollen season disappears. On the one hand, climate change […]
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In the spring months, the pollen of hazel, alder and birch cause hay fever and pollen asthma and determine the severity of the allergic symptoms. Since 2018, hazelnut pollen has been appearing in rising concentrations throughout Germany – this was […]
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Allergies are constantly on the rise. In children and young adults, but also in the elderly. But when exactly do we consider something an allergic disease, what can we be allergic to and how do we recognise an allergy? Find […]
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DOES YOUR SKIN GET RED AND ITCHY WHEN YOU SCRATCH OR RUB? Dermographism is a temporary reaction of the skin that occurs when the skin is scratched or rubbed with a blunt object. Some people suffer from recurrent […]
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As of 8 January 2023, Franz Bayertz is the new CEO of ECARF Institute GmbH. He is responsible for the strategic and operational development of ECARF GMBH, the wholly owned subsidiary of the European Centre for Allergy Research (ECARF), and reports to […]
read moreNot always easily legible: the small print on packaging. This can become a problem for people with food intolerances. Much has been achieved for them in recent years – after all, there are now 14 main allergens that must be […]
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Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) affects more than 80 million people worldwide – and the trend is increasing. The level of suffering among patients is very high. With the new CRUSE control app, disease activity and control can be optimally monitored, […]
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The leading international guideline methodologist Prof. Jean Bousquet visits the ECARF Foundation for talks. In addition to asthma research, his research interests focus on the digital transformation of health and care, the mechanisms of allergies and the multimorbidity of allergic […]
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The ECARF Foundation, in cooperation with the Arbeitsgemeinschaft Dermatologischer Forschung (ADF), awards an annual prize for research in allergology. This year’s award-winning research provides new insights of great value to people with neurodermatitis and other skin conditions. The award goes […]
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A stormy low-pressure system is sweeping across Germany, what does this mean for people with allergies? We are currently experiencing an exceptionally warm February, clearly another sign of climate change. As the trees are already in full bloom, this means […]
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Exposure to dry indoor air, especially during the winter heating period, can lead to dryness and irritation of the upper respiratory tract and skin. The irritated or damaged mucous membrane, mainly in the upper but sometimes also the lower respiratory […]
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In addition to nickel and perfumes, chromate is one of the most significant contact allergens. Leather goods are a major source of chromate sensitization. During leather processing, various tanning agents are used in order to ensure sufficient durability. Today, chromium […]
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Travelling can be challenging in many ways for people with allergies in terms of health. For example, people with respiratory allergies may experience symptoms when exposed to animals or their hair. This can happen unintentionally and unawares if, for example, […]
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Cosmetics can, in rare cases, provoke allergic reactions due to the ingredients they contain, such as preservatives or fragrances. ECARF certified cosmetics have demonstrated in scientific tests that they do not to cause side effects and there is no […]
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Restaurant dining often poses a problem for allergy sufferers. The ingredients in dishes or products are often not listed, and ordering a food item of unknown composition means an increased risk of allergic reaction. This risk can be reduced if […]
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Immune cells in the blood of children with allergic asthma are composed differently to those in healthy children. Individual characteristics of the immune cells can be measured in the blood. Presumably, this will make it possible to assess allergic asthma […]
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The interior of an automobile is a tight space in which allergy sufferers may experience symptoms caused by the materials used in construction. However, the interior of a vehicle can also offer an allergic consumer a protective space to escape […]
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Travelling can be challenging in many ways for people with allergies in terms of health. For example, people with respiratory allergies may experience symptoms when exposed to animals or their hair. People with food allergies need special menu options […]
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Allergies may have several different triggers. Ingredients of wall paints, for example, may cause allergic symptoms, promote allergies or increase problems for people suffering from respiratory allergies due to emitted vapors. ECARF certified wall paints do not contain critical […]
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Wet wipes, in rare cases, provoke allergic reactions due to the ingredients they contain, such as preservatives or fragrances. The ECARF Seal of Quality certifies wet wipes as allergy friendly if the manufacturer of the products is able to provide […]
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It’s impossible to keep allergens outside at all times. Pollen, mould spores and bacteria can make their way indoors despite preventive measures such as only airing out rooms early in the morning. Special vacuum cleaners can remove some allergens from […]
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Around twelve percent of adults suffering from allergies are allergic to mites. Mites are inevitably to be found in mattresses, bed linens and textile floors as they are living from human dander. Their occurrence has nothing to do with lack […]
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Allergies have many triggers. Common triggers are foods that may contain various allergens. For people with food allergies, it is therefore especially important that the product ingredients are listed in detail and that the legally imposed limits are observed. Some […]
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Restaurant dining often poses a problem for allergy sufferers. The ingredients in dishes or products are often not listed, and ordering a food item of unknown composition means an increased risk of allergic reaction. This risk can be reduced if […]
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Regular shopping often is a problem for people suffering from allergies. Although allergens have to be labeled on food and meals but allergy sufferers often have trouble finding suitable products. The ECARF Seal of Quality is awarded to grocery […]
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Allergens do not stop at the front door. Pollen, mould spores and bacteria can find their way into indoor areas despite precautions such as opening windows only in special times of the day or washing one’s hair before going to […]
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